New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Zanita

 Zanita, after A Show, NYC, February 2015. 

A lesson in how to wear a pretty, floaty dress in the depths of winter: layer, layer and layer (and hope for a warm car or taxi!).

Recreate Zanita's look (kind of):

Zimmermann Henna floating fringe dress

Faux fur coat: Golden Goose Deluxe Kate oversized faux fur coat, Ganni Liberty street faux fur coat, Whisltes Wolfie faux fur coat, Shrimps Hickory coat, Topshop curly faux fur coat, Stella McCartney faux fur erindale coat, Won Hundred Marian faux fur coat, or Misguided faux fur longline coat

Leopard boots:  Tabitha Simmons Fitz leopard ankle boots, Sam Edelman Karen ankle boots, DVF Abbot Too booties, Prada suede curved ankle boots, Saint Laurent ankle boots, or Gianvito Rossi leopard ankle boots

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Nausheen

 

Stylist Nausheen Shah, after A Show, NYC, February 2015.

Layering up: a cosy turtleneck sweater looks lovely while (most importantly) keeping your neck and torso toasty warm. 

Recreate Nausheen's look (kind of):

Chunky turtleneck sweater: Nili Lotan English rib-knit turtleneck sweater, J.Crew Cambridge cable chunky turtleneck sweater, Co Ribbed turtleneck sweater, Acne Studios Jacy Ribbed turtleneck sweater, Isabel Marant Etoile Laney sweater, ASOS White roll neck sweater, Chloe turtleneck sweater,  DKNY Ribbed boiled-wool turtleneck sweater, or Barneys New York Cowl neck sweater (customise the sleeve colour by wearing a different shirt underneath!).

Jeans: Current/Elliott The Fling distressed boyfriend jeans, MiH Linda Jeans, Rag & Bone The Dre boyfriend jeans, or Denim x Alexander Wang 003 Boy fit jeans

Arm warmers/fingerless gloves: Eugenia Kim Elodie Arm warmers,  Adrienne Landau Knit Fingerless gloves, or Barneys New York Fur hand warmers

New York Fashion Week AW 2015....Chiara

Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad, before A Show, NYC, February 2015.

Colourful fur/faux fur jacket!

Recreate Chiara's look (kind of):

Elizabeth and James Bee jacket,  Shrimps Bobbin Stripe coat, Gucci oversized goat hair coat, Sportmax Code Glassa jacket, Vero Moda faux fur jacket, Ulla Johnson Fur Hawk coat, Glamorous faux fur patchwork coat or Faux London fluffy faux fur coat

Lace up booties: Balenciaga velvet ankle boots, Saint Laurent Fetish ankle boots, or Joie Jelka booties

Fur mittens: Whistles faux fur mittens, Alexa Wagner Mink fur mittens, or Eugenia Kim Elodie arm warmers

New York Fashion Week AW 2013....Preetma

WSJ Market Editor Preetma Singh, before Donna Karan, NYC, February 2013.

As the winter storm heads towards the East Coast, thoughts turn to how to stay warm in the snow and wind. Take inspiration from Preetma and wear a pair of oversized mittens to keep your hands toasty warm.